Our Team
Tiffany Wood
(TIF-ah-nee wuud)
she/her
Having joined PFS in 2020, Tiffany oversees grantmaking processes, manages client relationships, and supports diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at PFS. She collaborates closely with her colleagues, board members, and foundation leadership, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services aligned with each client’s unique philanthropic goals.
With over 15 years of experience in Bay Area philanthropy, Tiffany has a deep understanding of effective grantmaking practices and a passion for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the field. Her journey in philanthropy has encompassed grantmaking, grants management, capacity building, program development, and event coordination, among other facets of philanthropic work.
Tiffany holds a Master’s degree in International Comparative Education from Stanford University and a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and International Studies from Emory University. She also holds a Diversity and Inclusion Certificate from Cornell University.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Tiffany actively engages with her community, currently serving as an Advisory Board Member and a Member of the Board of Directors for the Oakland Public Education Fund. In addition to other service roles, she volunteers with the Prisoners Literature Project, fostering a love for reading and learning among incarcerated people nationwide. She lives in Oakland with her husband and enjoys all things crafty and musical